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We’re sure you’ve been here – at the boat ramp, ready to launch… Stuck behind someone who is taking their sweet, sweet time to get their boat in the water! It’s a frustrating situation, but it doesn’t have to end in tears – or ‘ramp rage’. The most common cause of ‘ramp rage’ comes about […]
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A successful submission from Franklin Marine – supported by the Franklin boating community – for funding to establish more navigation marks on the The Huon River, has been successful – and we’re happy to report that the new marks have now been installed! The funding for this project came from the MAST Recreational Boating Fund, […]
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This audio is an excerpt from our weekly “Fishing and Boating Show” – click here for more about the show. Most boats should have at least a neutral buoyancy. This means that a boat should continue to float, even when it is full of water and upside-down. A boat must meet this requirement for it […]
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West System is the longest established epoxy resin system for boat building and is a favourite amongst professional boat builders and shipwrights. Shipwrights prefer WEST System because it is always consistent and the mix always cures correctly.
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Dressed up as a black swan for recent river pageant Merlin is a restored 8 metre class yacht now moored at Franklin Marina
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Interior of “VARG” anew 8 metre being built in Cygnet by Wilson Brothers showing some nice progress! Franklin Marine provided the batteries and installed wiring system for electric engine drive.
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Legendary wooden boat Olive May, currently being lovingly restored by Sean Langman, cruising past Franklin on her way home. Village of Franklin in the background. Olive May is the oldest boat in current commercial survey she had her 100 th birthday recently. Now the boat is rigged and ready for charters, and is quietly on […]
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Local hero “MV Ladrone” heading home to Herriot’s Point Vinyard anchorage. for a drop of fine Pinot! This classic charter boat is available for fine wine and food cruises.
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Renowned Sydney restaurateur Tetsuya, commissioned “Belle’ to be built at the world-famous Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin. Launched with much fanfare in June 2011, she is now undergoing final fitout. Almost ready for a celebratory on-board feast!
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Last light on the Huon River with the “Greebs” fleet from the Living Boat Trust in the foreground.
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